Via Caritatis

Via Caritatis Lux Amoris Rosé

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Ventoux from Rhône Valley, France

Lux: Light, Brilliancy, Life “The Benedictine monks, thirsting for the Light which deifies, and the Provençal wine growers basked since their childhood in the beams of a dazzling sun, we would like to take you to the summit, to share with you the joy of the moment when the light, unveiling itself, almost blinds us and reveals the secret of a more excellent way.”


A delicate light pink color, this surprisingly complex rosé has peach and citrus tones with hints of raspberry and pomegranate. The harmony and purity of this vintage are a true expression of Via Caritatis’ finest terroirs. This exceptional wine is best paired with smoked salmon, lobster, sushi, fruit salad, or blue cheese. Earth Labora is honored to be the first and only company to make this wine available to U.S. wine enthusiasts!

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  • Vintage: 2021
  • Country of Origin: France
  • Region: Rhône Valley
  • Appellation: Ventoux
  • Type: Rosé
  • Varietals: Kept secret by the Monks
  • Alcohol Content: 13% ABV
  • Aging: 3 years

Via Caritatis Lux Amoris Rosé

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Vintage:
Regular price $56.00
Sale price $56.00 Regular price
Most Popular Save 5% Case of 6
Best Value Save 10% Case of 12

Tasting Notes

Via Caritatis Lux Amoris Rosé

TASTING NOTES
Appearance

An azure tint, a rose glaze, a golden hue.

Nose

The smell is surprisingly complex with hints of citrus and white fruits (peach) which leads into a more floral and berry second taste.

Palate

The taste buds immediately feel a generous and frank intensity with raspberry and pomegranate flavor, followed by sweet mango and litchi. The final taste is highly dynamic and persistent, expressing the
true personality of this wine.

Food Pairing

From the Monks themselves: Pairs with smoked salmon, lobster, sushi, fruit salad, a rhubarb crumble, or blue cheese.

Serving

Serve well-chilled at 46-50°F. No decanting necessary.

Wine Story

  • Terroir

    The thousand and one skills of Ars Vinitoris (the art of wine making), the unique character of the terraced vineyards in Le Barroux and Upper Beaumont, the search for the woods capable of subtly enhancing the best grapes… and above all, the love with which monks, nuns and wine growers work in harmony: this is the path which we have followed to lead you to where the blinding light finally enlightens: the true Light is Charity.

  • Vineyard

    This vintage comes from several very complementary parcels – including the parcel above the Clairette, in the Sisters’ enclosed vineyard – bringing the richness of the Ventoux.Here the land consists mostly of a deep layer of clay and lime soil from which the old Grenache receives its profound richness and freshness. The Saint Joseph terroir, facing the monks’ monastery, is planted with Syrah in very sandy soil, in full morning and noon sunlight, lending it a finesse and fruity taste. The mountainous terroir of Hauts de Beaumont, at an altitude of 1500 feet, grows Grenache and Syrah, which bring a very clean purity and luminosity to the wine.

  • Vinification

    The harvesting is done mostly by hand at the perfect level of ripening, early in the morning, in order to ensure the grapes are perfectly healthy. The grapes are kept in the shade and slowly and carefully brought in one trip to the chai in order to maintain the best freshness. The stems are removed, and the crushing and pressing are done by a low-pressure machine. Once the must has been through the clarification process, it is racked into concrete tanks and fermented at a low temperature. It is aged on thin layer of lees with batonnage style stirring over 6 months.

Via Caritatis

A 700-year-old tradition of excellence

In 1309, in the foothills of Mont Ventoux, France, in the Southern Rhône, Pope Clement V planted the very first papal vineyard – now known as Via Caritatis. But what began then was so much more than a vineyard—it was a vision of winemaking motivated by a spirit of charity. Today, more than 700 years later, that spirit of charity characterized by mutual service, generosity, and sharing, guides our community of monks and nuns from the Benedictine Abbey of Le Barroux in their winemaking.

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